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In an effort to control the Achilles problem I took almost 2 weeks off of barefoot running.
There is a local 5k at the end of August and I’ve been hopeful of running this unshod.
For my return to barefoot running I chose to check out the road and run half of it without shoes. In places the surface is rather prickly, especially the final 2k. Anyway, I managed the second half of the course without read more
A 2 week spell with only 6 runs and just 2 short barefoot runs.
Resting after the relay and trying to recover in time for the Redcar Half Marathon just a week later. A reasonable run at Redcar reverting to running in Inov-8 Roclites. Lately I have been running in Asics Cumulus to lift the heel a little and protect the Achilles. Two days later and I cycled 15 miles to our local all-weather track read more
A well-earned holiday on the Greek island of Rhodes included in this two week spell which ended with the formidable South Downs Way Relay.
Despite the heat in Greece, managed short runs most days, but not much barefooting, just the one run earning looks of disbelief from the locals.
The South Downs Way Relay takes place on the fist Saturday in June. Teams of 6 runners cover 100 miles running 3 legs read more
This past week saw 2 barefoot runs.
Like nearly all my barefoot runs, these were included in longer runs (so I usually end up carrying my shoes looking silly).
For those who need convincing that running shoes can have detrimental effects on running action, I’d suggest trying the following short road run. Run for one mile with shoes on, stop and take them off, then (if the surface allows), run read more
Well, it’s getting a bit frustrating because I’m still struggling to shift this Achilles niggle.
I was hoping it would be gone now, but it is hindering my barefoot running progress. It’s not stopping me, but it is restricting me.
Anyway, a reasonable week’s training including 2 short barefoot runs on the road.
Total weekly miles: 40.8
Barefoot: 2.2
Again, just the one barefoot run this week.
Home from work and removing the shoes sooner than usual, leaving 4 miles on a mixed road surface; some nice and smooth, but quite a long section with coarse aggregate.
As usual, it’s the sections of road with tree cover that produce most discomfort. It’s not debris from the trees, it is the shade they provide, meaning that the tar read more